Posts Tagged audio tech news
admin | Digital Demons, Take A Walk On The Live Side | 3 Comments
One of the gigs just before Christmas gave me the excuse to talk about a bit of kit I've used quite a bit over the last year or so. I already said that I took a PA rig over to Lowestoft and didn't have to use it, as they had one in the venue. Who'd be a soundman?
I did end up using our own monitor system though, as well as our own desk (one we hire from MSL - the company who do all Jools Holland's shows). The desk is a Yamaha M7CL. I gave a stereo feed to the in-house PA, so I was slightly at the mercy of the mid scoop-happy venue engineer. I [ read more.. ]
admin | Software And Plug-ins, Studio Shenanigans | No Comments
Here's some more sites for your reference. Some of you will find these really useful.
100 free plugins. Yes, there's more. We want to hear from you to see which ones you guys think are the best, and why.
Email me - chris@audiotechnews.com
DSK Brass: Sample-based brass instrument, with two layers and 23 waveforms, effects, automation support, and even micro-detuning.
DSK StringZ: Sample-based strings, two layers, separate ADSR envelopes for each layer, effects, automation.
Syntar: A sytar-like synthesizer.
Dr-Fusion 2: Drum sampler and syn [ read more.. ]
admin | Take A Walk On The Live Side, You Might Not Care But We Do | No Comments
Clive Young of Pro Sound News has written a great article on 'What to get a pro sound guy for Christmas'.
Here are my favourite two, so if anyone wants my address to send them to, email me.
Navigator Talking Translator: This iPod-sized gadget speaks more than 9,000 common phrases in 12 languages and translates over 30,000 words for you. Users can also save their 25 favorite sentences to memory--starting with "Where did I put my water purifier gizmo?"
PowerStation Cable Organizer: It's the Roadie Law of Attrition; by the end of a tour, you've [ read more.. ]
admin | You Might Not Care But We Do | No Comments
Those of you who are subscribed to our RSS feed will notice a small but useful (yes, maybe even to you pro's who know everything...) list of free stuff.
The list contains links to:
More free plugins
A free Sonic Visualizer
Noise Prevention Tips
Compression ideas.
See you there. [ read more.. ]
admin | Audio Visual | No Comments
Whether you're working with a fever which makes you sweat bucket loads, or you're broadcasting the New-Lobster electoral victory, this moisture proof audio-visual system could help you out.
I'll let AV Interactive take it from here
Saville Audio Visual has supplied a special moisture proof audio-visual system to help train the British synchronised swimming team in preparation for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
Saville has installed a DVD video recording system at the Army Garrison Sports Centre in Aldershot.
Designed for use outdoors or in har [ read more.. ]
admin | In The Spotlight, Software And Plug-ins, Studio Shenanigans, Take A Walk On The Live Side | No Comments
Greg Thompson has been a pro audio engineer for about 15 years. He cites his first love as making rock records. He's worked with artists like 50 Cent, Iggy Pop, Norah Jones, The Killers, Pink, Sherryl Crow, and more than a careers worth of others.
"I'm the chief engineer at Kampo in Greenwich Village. I work regularly as a crew member on ABC's Good Morning America, on the Record Plant Remote truck, and I freelance when I can. I spent a long time at the now defunct NYC Hit Factory, but we don't like to talk about that."
Audiotechnews found Greg [ read more.. ]
admin | Analogue Anarchy, Take A Walk On The Live Side, What's In With Outboard? | No Comments
Eclipse Sound & Light in Suffolk, UK has decided to become a player, as it's just bought an Electro-Voice XLD compact line array system. The speaker configuration consists of 12 XLD281 top boxes plus four XLC215 bass bins, powered by EV's Tour Grade amps.
Eclipse have gone for a 48-channel Midas Legend L3000, so Audiotechnews would love to hire in the speakers, but will bring the desk himself, thanks very much. [ read more.. ]
admin | Software And Plug-ins, Studio Shenanigans | No Comments
Forget friends. Your family will forgive you. If you're thinking about a Christmas present for yourself, it might be worth taking a gander over here.
You can pick up McDSP's Analog Channel Native plug-in at a reduced rate until the end of December.
Here's what they have to say.
Analog Channel Native emulates the sounds of high-end analog tape machines, tape, and channel amplifiers.
Analog Channel is 2 plug-ins:
* AC1 - Emulates analog channel amplifier circuits
* AC2 - Emulates analog tape machines
Both in mono and stereo versions.
Analog [ read more.. ]
admin | Software And Plug-ins, Studio Shenanigans, Uncategorized | No Comments
Universal Audio have got two new products out - the Precision Buss Compressor, a dual-VCA-type dynamic processor:
They've also teamed up with Sound Performance Lab for the Transient Designer
The Transient Designer has a multitude of studio applications and can be used to solve many types of audio track problems. You can shorten or lengthen the attack and sustain of percussive signals such as kick drum, snare or toms, easily take the bleed from open mics, or expand the room sound of overheads.
Just click on the relevant links above to find o [ read more.. ]
admin | Studio Shenanigans | No Comments
AKG have a new microphone designed for women. More specifically, its frequency response is tailored to respond to the characteristics the female voice. Presumably the Elle C is going to be used by a spice girl.
This from Sound on Sound:
The frequency response of the Elle C's condenser capsule and circuitry has been "aimed at complementing the female voice", while aesthetic features include a "slender and elegant silhouette", and the option to buy the mic in high-gloss metallic or pearlescent white finishes.
Also new from AKG is the Percep [ read more.. ]
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